Harold and Joyce Hyatt of Thomson announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Ashley Hyatt, to Scott Ryan Paige.

The bride-elect has a degree in early childhood education and is currently employed as program director for the Thomson YMCA.

Mr. Paige is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Fuller of Louisville, Ky. He is temporarily serving full time in the Kentucky Army National Guard and upon completion of his current assignment plans to return to his previous job as an anesthesiologist assistant.

The wedding will take place October 18, 2008, 2 p.m., at the Rock Mill Methodist Church in Jewell, followed by a cake reception at Rock Mill Plantation. The ceremony will be officiated by the pastor of the bride's home church, Dr. John Cook of Thomson Presbyterian Church.